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Back by popular demand, UCDC held it’s 2nd year of Tot-Hop camp. Tot hop is our hip hop for preschoolers ages 5 & 6. Bringing hip hop technique down to a preschool level, with fun, upbeat, age-appropriate music, these dancers had a great time getting down with Mrs. Becky. We are so happy with the success of our “Tot-hop” program, and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our little movers & shakers!

Our beginner clogging camp “Learn How to Clog” took place during the week of June 16th-19th, 2014. These cloggers came this week to learn the basics of clogging. From the ages of 6-11, these beginner cloggers got a jump start in clogging with our clogging instructor Mrs. Brooke. It was a great week of clogging instruction and we are so excited to see so many new faces at UCDC!

Another new summer camp we added to the mix is our “Acrobatics Camp”. With much popularity, we provided Acrobatics instruction from our Acro instructor Amber Leahey. During the week of July 14th-18th, dancers ranging in age from 6-18 joined us to learn the fundamentals of acrobatics, stretch, strength and flexibility. These dancers had a great week and boosted their acro skills to better their dance technique!

Our newest specialty camp this summer was our “Broadway Bound” Musical Theater Camp. July 7th-11th, dancers from the ages of 7-12 enjoyed a week of dancing, singing, and acting. These performers had a fantastic week learning how to become a triple threat! At the end of the week these performers put on a show for their parents and other studio members, and did an outstanding job in their rendition of Peter Pan. We couldn’t be more proud of these little divas! Thank you dancers and Ms. Karlee for a great week!

Congratulations to UCDC dancer Chloe Eskew on landing the roles of Munchkin and Dance Captain for The South Carolina Childrens Theatre’s upcoming performance of The Wizard of Oz! Performances will be on Weekends during September 5-22 at the Peace Centre’s Gunter Theatre. Way to go Chloe! We are so very proud of you!

UCDC would like to say how proud we are of Senior Swag & Junior Jazz Co. Member Rayann Harward for her hard work and dedication this summer at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts! Rayann has been a part of a 5 week dance intensive, and we can’t wait to see her growth when she returns! We know she’s doing awesome and can’t wait for her return!

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for a Jazz Company this season. Auditions went great and the kids danced their hearts out. We are so excited about the upcoming year with our Jazz Companies and Performing Teams. Official letters with more information about the parent meetings etc. will be sent out next week. If you do not see your name on this list, we will be happy to recommend the classes necessary to prepare you to audition again next year.

Thank you to everyone who auditioned for a UCDC Swag team this season. Auditions went great and the kids were amazing. We are so excited about the upcoming competition season. Official letters with more information about the parent meetings etc. will be sent out next week. If you do not see your name on this list, we will be happy to recommend the classes necessary to prepare you to audition again next year.